LG wrote:Well all the stars aligned for me with Shogun 1 mentioned above. I was due in Wodonga the day before bidding closed so packed some tools, a couple spare tyres, put in a bid and picked up a bargain which has given me a bike to ride while I'm here . Serviced the hubs, replaced a broken spoke, new tyres and it's quite a nice bike in my size. Bottom bracket and headset feel very rough, but will have to do until I get home. About 100km done on it over the last 2 days.

I'm glad that went to a good home. I was keeping a watch on it because it was local and I wanted to make sure it was saved from the tip. It was too big for me so once I saw someone was interested I left it alone.

LG wrote:Well all the stars aligned for me with Shogun 1 mentioned above. I was due in Wodonga the day before bidding closed so packed some tools, a couple spare tyres, put in a bid and picked up a bargain which has given me a bike to ride while I'm here . Serviced the hubs, replaced a broken spoke, new tyres and it's quite a nice bike in my size. Bottom bracket and headset feel very rough, but will have to do until I get home. About 100km done on it over the last 2 days.

I'm glad that went to a good home. I was keeping a watch on it because it was local and I wanted to make sure it was saved from the tip. It was too big for me so once I saw someone was interested I left it alone.

Are you in the area for long?

What a steal for $20! Nice colour.

I'm going to see this guy (with the shudder-inducing 105 bits) on monday, I'm buying a photo enlarger off of him. I just noticed that he's selling a large Ricardo Elite, different colour but otherwise identical to my old Elite. I might have to watch myself.

I leave on Sunday and was hoping to go for another ride somewhere Saturday while everyone is watching the football. Was wondering who else on the forum was from this area, but didn't know whether to post in the NSW or Vic section.

Damn, must be something about that model that appealed to lazy Dentists or somesuch, Nicobec picked up an identical one in showroom condition a few years back. I'd definitely been tempted if it was in WA. I know I'm a Repco fanboy, but how is this even still listed?

The rear derailleur on that bike is very advanced for 1927. Should we report this find to Disraeli Gears & tell Frank Berto of a possible update for the 5th edition of his Dancing Chain, or would those actions be a bit rash? Maybe just transpose the 7 and the 2. Even 72 is a bit early for a womens' bike with aluminium rims.

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Met a guy today with a Madison 26" BMX rusting away in the back yard. The condition wasn't too bad for sitting outside. Told him someone would be probably be interested in it and he shouldn't take it to the tip. Located in brisbane if anyone is interested I can pass on the number.

The rear derailleur on that bike is very advanced for 1927. Should we report this find to Disraeli Gears & tell Frank Berto of a possible update for the 5th edition of his Dancing Chain, or would those actions be a bit rash? Maybe just transpose the 7 and the 2. Even 72 is a bit early for a womens' bike with aluminium rims.

Yep, if ANYTHING on that bike was made in 1927 i'll eat my sweaty knicks.

When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments- Elizabeth West.

Now this is an interesting lot. Looks to be Giant Cadex with some custom paint job running STI 105SC. Vitus of soem sort, maybe a Dural 979, with what looks to be a 6400 groupset. And an interesting white aluminium? frame too, with possibly a Mavic headset and some sort of aero alloy seatpost. Anyone wanna split this up? Ive got dibs on the Vitus, another member has dibs on the Cadex with the Gipiemme wheels. Anyone interested in the white bike with the blue Deep Vs?http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/bathurst ... 028489814#